Advantages And Disadvantages Of Construction In Construction

Register to read the introduction… Reinforced concrete frames are built up onsite. They are very labour-intensive, with multiple trades having to work onsite at any one time, and the programme of works is generally a lot longer as the workers onsite have to wait for the concrete to cure. Because the timber frame e is built off site, there doesn’t need to be as much storage space onsite. This can be a massive factor, depending on the area you have got to work in, and can be an impeding factor on what frame you decide to use to construct your frame. There is also likely to be more downtime onsite with a concrete frame, due to not being able to our concrete in the rain. The addition of extra water to a concrete mix can weaken the concrete and therefore it may not meet the strength it requires to take the load of the building.
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Deciding on what frame is more suitable for your construction project depends on what your main aims and objectives are for the project. If you have a very tight budget, it would seem that a timber frame would be more suitable, although a concrete frame would generally be better for cash flow as it is a longer term project and slower release payments. A timber frame would also save costs on heating in the long run. However, it would appear that a concrete frame would need less maintenance and would last longer; it is less susceptible to weather and environmental damage. This could save costs long term. A timber frame is more economical to build and is less damaging to the environment. However concrete has a better sound insulation and therefore your building would be less disruptive, and again wouldn’t have to spend as much money on sound insulation. However a concrete frame would require more heat insulation as it is a conductor of